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Jul Aug Sept 2017 A PUBLICATION OF THE NORTHWEST DANISH ASSOCIATION Jul. Aug. Sep. 2017 Issue #2017/2018 Volume 1 Summer 2017: Jul Comes to the Pacific Northwest Kids in the Danish community in the Pacific Northwest get to celebrate Jul (Christmas) twice this year. Jul is the theme of both summer Danish camps, Dane Camp for Little Vikings in Seattle and Himmelbjerget Danish Camp in Oregon. Dane Camp 2017: Himmelbjerget’s Danish From Little Vikings Christmas Wonderland to Little Elves Campers arrived at Himmelbjerget Dan- At the end of July, the Seattle Danish ish Camp on June 25th 2017, exactly six Center will open its doors to Jul and months after Christmas. The heat and the little helpers who will help prepare for a calendar didn’t quite add up to Danish Christmas! ‘julestemning’ (Christmas spirit), but the huge decorated Christmas tree that The theme of Dane Camp for Little Vi- greeted campers set the tone for the kings this year is JUL. Come celebrate week. Jul (Danish Christmas) was the with us as we transform The Seattle Photo: Himmelbjerget campers dressed Danish Center (Harmony Hall) with up for Santa Lucia at camp this year kravlenisser, orange clove pomanders, and kalenderlys at the center of the table. theme of this year’s Himmelbjerget Dan- Then there is the tree that will need ish Camp. Campers were immersed in a decorating as we get busy making kram- week of Danish Christmas festivities, merhuse, julehjerter, and flettede julest- learning about the many traditions in jerner. Denmark. The week ended just as the last week of the year ends in Denmark, with Last but not least, we will put on our ‘Dronningens Nytårstale’ (the Queen’s aprons and fill the room each day with New Year’s speech). The speech was the aroma of fresh baked jødekager, written by Himmelbjerget camp counselor brunkager, havregrynskugler, and pe- Annelise Kromann: bernødder. Sign your little Vikings up for Dane Camp 2017, and help us cele- “Dronningens nytårstale - 2017” brate a "god gamle jul" filled with Dan- Written by Annelise Kromann ish traditions, songs, and many sur- prises. “Good evening and godt nytår citizens of Himmelbjerget Danish Camp. Again, it is Dane Camp is for children ages 5-10, that time of year where we reflect on the and will be held from July 31st to Au- year behind us, and look forward to the gust 4th 2017. For more information and Image: Camp Counselor, Michael, from New Year upon us. to register, visit: Denmark and Himmelbjerget Camper, www.northwestdanish.org/danecamp/ Maija, at Himmelbjerget 2017 We started amidst one of the hottest days of our history. Sweat dripped from our In this issue 6……. From Denmark brows and under arms as we took relief in the frigid waters of the pool of our low 1…... Summer 2017: Jul in the PNW 7, 8…. The 2017 DACR lands. Night fell giving little relief in the 2…… President’s Corner 9……. Seattle/Portland Calendars shelters stocked with bunk beds and in- 3..…… News at NWDA 10…… Donations adequate electrical breezes. We can thank 4.…… Dawn of the Viking Age 11…… Other our god Thor for rolling in clouds that rumbled during the early half day of Mon- 5……. In Memory Of 12…… Save the Date day and provided cooling relief from the heat of the day behind us. Northwest Danish Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing with others Northwest Danish Continued on Page 11 Association our Danish culture, traditions, and values A PUBLICATION OF THE NORTHWEST DANISH ASSOCIATION Jul. Aug. Sep. 2017 Issue #2017/2018 Volume 1 President’s Corner Northwest Danish Association Association Board Support the Danish Community Officers By Dr. Edith E. Christensen Edith E. Christensen, EdD, President Gary Korsgaard, Vice-President We have had a good year. The mortgage you haven’t signed up yet, hurry and get Sonja Kromann, Secretary on the building in Seattle was paid down that reservation sent in. Pia, the teacher, so it is more manageable, new programs continues to speak both Danish and Eng- Kenneth Kromann, Treasurer have been added, and the great regular lish so the children are exposed to the Larry West, Oregon Rep. programs have been continued. Have language and helped to understand it, a Board of Directors you missed out on some of these events? process of immersion. You would be Karla Craig Watch the e-bulletins for announcements surprised at how much those little minds Nils Jensen of events in Seattle and Oregon. can comprehend in a short time. Erik Laursen Book Club and Sang Aften continue in How can you facilitate these vital pro- Allan Olsen Portland with good attendance. They are grams for the Danes in the Northwest? Britt Pfaff-Dunton planning new programs so be sure to We cannot provide programs without Erik Pfaff watch the emails from NWDA. donations of time and money from you, Claus Windelev our friends and members. Memberships The Danish American Cultural Retreat help to continue and support the ongoing Northwest Danish Association has just been completed at Menucha in projects carried out by staff and volun- Contact Information Corbett, Oregon where there were excel- teers. Your donations help to underwrite lent speakers with interesting presenta- the difference between actual costs and General Inquiries tions. Did you miss it? Nordic Ventures expenses of the programs and also will begin in February in Seattle high- E-mail: [email protected] strengthen a secure future for NWDA in lighting some of the past presenters and Phone: (206) 523-3263 this area. new ones. If you missed DACR, here is your opportunity to hear about historical, If you truly want to encourage the Dan- Visit our website for more informa- or current events of a Scandinavian na- ish traditions and culture, you can join as tion about events and programs! Via ture. a member, donate to support ongoing programs, and volunteer your time at our website you can also sign up for Himmelbjerget Camp has just ended for events and activities which we sponsor. our e-bulletin to receive updates on 10 to 18 year olds, also held at Menucha. Last but not least, please remember to all these activities. Save the date for next year when it be- put a contribution for NWDA in your gins on June 24 for a week, right after will. This is an important step, for you to www.northwestdanish.org DACR. You will find information and leave a legacy for continuing Danish articles in this issue of The Little Mer- culture and traditions in this area. maid. Check the website. Donate your time: Dane Camp for Little Vikings, ages 5 to To the many who have donated this year Volunteer with 10 will begin on July 31, and last for one and those who are volunteering at vari- week here at the Center in Seattle. If ous programs, thank you for your sup- NWDA! port. MAKE A DONATION TO NWDA—Gift is Tax Deductible for the year donation is received! Yes, I want to make a donation to the Northwest Danish Association as my Gift to continuing the programs and benefits offered. I am giving now:_____$1,000 ______$250 ______$50 (For monthly planned giving ______$500 ______$100 $______other arrange on DONATE NOW on our website) ____My check is enclosed. ____Charge my credit card: For Programs $___________ For the General Fund $________ ___Visa ___Master Card Card Number ____________________________________________Exp. Date ____________ Name (please print)____________________________________ Signature ______________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________ The Northwest Danish Association is a 501(c)(3) organization registered in the State of Washington (91-0565541) Mail to Northwest Danish Association, 1833 N. 105th St. Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98133-8973 Page 2 A PUBLICATION OF THE NORTHWEST DANISH ASSOCIATION Jul. Aug. Sep. 2017 Issue #2017/2018 Volume 1 NWDA News and More Northwest Danish Association “The Year of Being Nordic” Thank you Volunteers! We are excited to announce that we are Welcome to our stewing over an idea with other Nordic During the 2016-2017 member- 2017– 2018 Community organizations and clubs in the Seattle ship year, NWDA volunteers in area. Introducing, “The Year of Being Seattle worked over Members! Nordic”: 4,000 hours! The Swedish Club Thank you for your help and for keeping up the pulse of the Danish Brotherhood #29 organization! We couldn’t do it Danish Sisterhood #40 without you! Danish Community Picnic Sunday, August 13th 11:00 am to 4:00 pm You’re invited to a brainstorming ses- Don’t miss the Danish Community Picnic sion about how we can take just a rela- this year! One of the few events a year tively short period of time, say 6 to 9 where all the Danish groups in Seattle months, and promote Nordic clubs in come together for a day to celebrate our the Northwest. This is still in the idea vast Danish community! phase, but if you represent a Nordic club or a business that caters to the Nor- Join in for games, hotdogs, beer, and other dic community, let’s come together to fun in the sun! discuss how to make ourselves known Vasa Park Resort to the greater local community. 3560 West Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., Bellevue, WA 98008 Vasa Park is open from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. Free parking available. Our goal is to support our respective clubs and the opening of the New Nor- For more information, visit www.northwestdanish.org/danish-picnic/ dic Museum. We have discussed the idea with the Museum and as their staff is exceptionally busy getting prepared Scholarships Available! Dane Camp for Little Vikings to move into their new building, we won’t see them at our meeting(s), but Summer Day Camp at the Seattle Danish Center our goal is complete support for all the Ages 5-10 Nordic clubs, organizations, businesses, July 31st to August 4th etc., in the greater Northwest.
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